775: Ryan Kulp⎜The Startup Founder Philosophy

After working 54 jobs, our guest today shares why his 4th company is his 1st win.

In this episode, Ryan Kulp discusses the importance of self criticism, how your network changes the way you behave and his philosophy on hiring new talent. He also shares his thoughts when it comes to buying and selling companies, and why the ultimate goal of every founder is to exit their company and see it running from the outside. 

Ryan Kulp is a founder, marketer, blogger, self-taught developer and a musician. He grew up always creating and performing but when the fine arts didn’t lead to a career, he found his element in marketing and entrepreneurship. In 2016 Ryan founded Fomo.com the world’s first social proof marketing platform and he also runs a private equity fund: Fork Equity.

Key Highlights: 

[00:01 - 11:26] Ryan’s Early Life

Being a troublemaker at an early age

Pursuing the rockstar dream

Being surrounded by the right people in college

The importance of self-criticism 

[11:26 - 17:16] The Big Break

Applying to multiple jobs including Google

Ryan shares his first business ventures

Leveraging a Kickstarter campaign to write his first book

[17:17 - 26:36]  It’s All About Leverage

Ryan’s philosophy on hiring for his companies

All you have to do is whatever it takes

Learning multiple skills to improve in business

Stepping down as CEO of Fomo.com 

[27:00 - 40:52] Closing Segment

Who you know or what you know?

Tweetable Quotes: 

“Every skill is learned at 3:00 a.m. in your chair” -  Ryan Kulp

“Your last day as a founder you make more money and do less work than your first day as a founder, when you did all the work for no money ” - Ryan Kulp

Connect with Ryan:

Twitter: @ryanckulp

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